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A Diesel Particulate Filter (or DPF) captures soot particles, and is an essential component of any modern diesel engine, but can become blocked over time, and replacement isn't cheap. Fortunately many of our friendly, expert garages across Morpeth offer chemical cleaning as an alternative, so you can receive competitive Suzuki quotes FAST.

The service I received was first class. This is a family run business that treats its customers like extended family. Chris picked my car up from work and left a courtesy car for me should I need it. The job was completed entirely to my satisfaction and the management and staff are so friendly and utterly professional. I popped into the garage the next day with a separate minor issue with my car and Chris sorted it out on the spot and no charge was made. I'd recommend this garage to anyone without hesitation. Thanks John and Chris.

21.09.17

John, Vauxhall Astra

Very helpful!

17.07.17

Gary, Vauxhall Astra

Service carried out as requested. Very efficient and friendly staff. I'd definitely use this company in the future.

excellent service great job and good price on extra work and was still done in time scale. Will happily use them again.

29.01.18

Stephen, Ford Mondeo

Having my vehicles repaired usually fills me with dread, as the final bill is often a lot more than expected. I had part of my exhaust repaired after requesting a quote from RMC, so I knew exactly how much the repair would be. As it happens, it was £80 cheaper than the competition
On arrival, I was greeted and shown what the repair to my vehicle would consist of. Everything that was agreed, was carried out by Lee and his very competent staff. To be honest, this experience could not have been any better and I left feeling very satisfied.
If you are looking for a professional outfit to look after your vehicle, then give Lee and his team a try, you certainly won't be disappointed.

25.01.18

Mick , Suzuki Grand Vitara

Great service, thank you

18.01.18

Carol, Ford Focus

Redburn Motors were excellent, they had my car collected and fixed the same day and even brought my vehicle back. Everyone I spoke to were great and the price I paid was very reasonable.

17.01.18

Sarah, Vauxhall Corsa

Fixed my gearbox problem out to the highest standards and was excellent throughout the process and I would recommend them to everyone thanks!

The garage was really good and fair they found a couple of little problems when replacing the clutch 2 seals were broken and had lost oil. They only charged me what it cost them to buy. I would definitely go back

14.02.18

Tracey, Citroen Ds3

Mark and the guys were great, they came to pick the van up, after talking about the van to us he did extra jobs to it with our consultation. He was very thorough and honest. I would definitely recommend them. The price wasnt bad either.

13.02.18

Kevin, Ford Transit Connect

Excellent job, not a well known branch but very knowledgeable, don’t be put off. I’ve always gone through main dealer but as car is out of warranty now saved a fortune. Arranged a day for work carried out, Work was done professionally and on day to exact quote. These guys aren’t a big high street name but carried out the same professional standards. Would definitely recommend and use again. Only difference was my car wasn’t valeted after. But given the service I got off [email protected]&# C#%@k last time it looked like they had washed with a dirty rag. Well done Pitt stop excellent job.

10.02.18

Peter, SEAT Alhambra

Found and rectified another garages mistakes/charged the price quoted /I even got picked up to collect the car couldn’t rate this place hi enough

I would definitely recommend TDL for many reasons- firstly I rang on a Friday morning and they fitted me in later the same morning! I was shown step by step the process of regenerating the air con as well as being given valuable advice regarding its use in the future. Coffee (as promised on the phone!) arrived immediately and despite arriving early for the appointment, my car went straight in (literally!) to be hooked up. Very friendly staff, family run business who operate a professional service ,with reasonable prices and even pick up and deliver your car if requested. I will certainly be calling again for other quotes and envisage I would use them again in the future with confidence! Thanks Trevor, Trudi and the team!

22.07.17

adam, Skoda Octavia

I'm very pleased to have found this garage close to home, very efficient personal service and competitive on cost. Thank you Trevor and Trudy, I was fully confident that the work would be carried out to a high standard and will certainly be using you again. Many thanks.

What is a diesel particulate filter?

A diesel particulate filter gets rid of small soot particles. Modern engines burn very efficiently, but even the cleanest diesel engine still emits some soot particles. The diesel particulate filter catches these particles and burns them off in a process known as regeneration. Since 2009, all diesel cars have had these filters added.

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What are common DPF problems?

If the DPF can't 'regenerate' completed (through insufficient long journeys) the filter will eventually fill to above 75% full, too high for regeneration through driving. A warning light will appear on the dashboard and shouldn't be ignored - if the filter fills completely your car won't run properly.

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What happens if my diesel particulate filter breaks?

If your DPF fills to over 75% it needs to be taken out and 'cleansed' by a garage. If you don't do this, a new one will be required. If you do neither, your car won't run properly.

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What is a diesel particulate filter replacement cost

A diesel particulate filter replacement can cost over £1,000. A much cheaper option is to have the DPF cleansed - this typically costs around £200.

What is a Diesel Particulate Filter?

Diesel Particulate Filters are extremely important to have in your vehicle. The filter captures and stores exhaust soot in order to help reduce emissions coming from diesel cars.

Ever since 2009, the Euro 5 standard has been enforced, a rule which ensures all new diesel cars must have particulate filters fitted.

These pieces of equipment were introduced in an effort to reduce the particle and soot emissions from diesel engines. Diesel Particulate filters (DPF) trap soot before it blows out of an exhaust and like any filter, it requires cleaning in order to maintain performance.

Fortunately the filter itself has self-cleaning capabilities known as regeneration.

There are two types of regeneration which can be carried out on your car.

Passive Regeneration

This process happens automatically while the exhaust is at a high temperature which will usually occur when you are driving down a motorway or quickly down an A-road. However, as many vehicles aren’t always being driven at high speeds, an alternative system for regeneration exists.

Active Regeneration

This method of cleaning the DFP is controlled by an engine management computer and happens automatically when the filter reaches 45% of its limit. The process is initiated by the fuel injection being increased which makes the exhaust heat up and therefore clear the filter. However, if your drive is a short one and the process tries to initiate, it will not be able to properly clear the filter, in this eventuality, the warning light in your car will come on.

A drive of about ten minutes at a speed of around 40mph should be adequate for the process to be successful.

Signs that your Diesel Particulate Filter needs cleaning

A warning light may appear

A slight increase in fuel consumption

Increased idle speed

Deactivation of automatic stop/start

A hot and strong smell emitting from the exhaust

The note of the engine changing

If these issues are effecting your car it is almost certain that you will need your filter replacing which is likely to cost upwards of £1000 including diagnostic and labour time.

And if you were thinking of saving all of that time and money by removing the filter completely, think again, it’s illegal to remove the DPF.

The Department for Transport states that it is an offence to remove the filter or modify the piece of equipment in a way which would result in the vehicle failing air pollutant emission standards. Breaking the law will result in the vehicle not being road worthy so if you are ever offered to have your filter removed, make sure to keep this in mind.

Every MOT now includes a check for the DPF and a smoke test from the exhaust so there is very little chance of getting away with removing the filter.

If you need to have the filter regenerated manually, you must take your vehicle to a trained professional immediately. They will initiate a process where the exhaust is heated up to a point where regeneration happens and soot is cleared from the filter.

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